As our readers know, we have often thought it necessary
to say very strong things about Mr. Lloyd George, and to declare, what we still feel, that his temperament, his way of conducting public business, and his policy generally are not suited to the condition of our affairs, and that the country would be safer under another chief. That being so, we should not deprecate but welcome a general criticism of him and a persistent effort to produce a change in the Premiership. But between such legitimate efforts and language such as the Timm used there is a vast gulf. But if, as it clearly is, the object of the Times is to prevent the Prime Minister going to Washington, the methods employed are almost certain to defeat their object. Not only will it make the public rally to Mr. Lloyd George, but, in lam of an attack so violent, it will be difficult for President Harding and the State Department not to show their sympathy by a strong expression of hope that Mr. Lloyd George will be the guest of the Republic.
